Michael Gambon recently appeared on the British television show Top Gear, and sat down with presenter Jeremy Clarkson for a chatty and very funny interview in which he discussed cars, interviews, theater and film. You can see this interview in WMV and iPod-friendly format here, thanks to our reader Sarah, who sent it in: WMV …read more!

Ricky Gervais appeared on the Jo Whiley Radio Show recently, and confirmed again that actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) would be appearing on the comedy show “Extras” in the near future. Mr. Gervais said that a cameo appearance from Dan is coming soon, as new episodes of the program are being filmed starting today. You …read more!

Here is your weekly Cauldron Shop update, highlighting what’s hot in the shop. This week, all things Slytherin: Lucius Malfoy Walking Stick Draco Malfoy Wand Snape Mini Bust Snape Wand Slytherin House Ring Slytherin Tie and Scarf Set Slytherin Pin All purchases made via the Cauldron Shop help support the entire Floo Network, and we …read more!

Oh what glad tidings and joy I have this day Everyone, won’t you please join in and say Here’s to you, Jason Isaacs, Happy 43 Birthday! Here’s to you Jason, our favorite beautiful blue-eyed baddie! May you always wear the Paris Hilton wig as Lucius Malfoy with style for years to come. Cheers to you …read more!

There is a new list out from Entertainment Weekly magazine, this time of the top fictional characters. Harry Potter came in at number two on their list of top franchise characters, with Wolverine from X-Men taking the top spot: Few other teenagers could boast of vanquishing evil wizards and box office records even before puberty …read more!

PotterCast 42 is now available! In this show: -It’s June, have ya voted yet? John singing “New York, New York” at Vegas (as promised on PotterCast.com depends on it). –New: From now on every week, on Mondays from 12 pm EST, the Corner Booth, Leaky’s text chat, will be open for a few hours to …read more!

We told you about the nominations for the MTV Movie Awards when voting opened in April. The winners were announced last night, and unfortunately, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was shut out in all three categories for which it received nominations. Christian Bale (“Batman Begins”) won Best Hero over Daniel Radcliffe, Hayden Christensen …read more!

Well, after the events in Book Six, it’s hard to say this, but I guess we should join in for a chorus of ‘Happy Birthday Draco Malfoy’, as noted on the calendar for June 5 on JKRowling.com.

Registration to participate in our Harry Potter reading groups is open again, this time for discussion of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. To get sorted into a group, click here! You don’t need to have been in any previous groups to participate now, but you do need to be a Lounge member, so …read more!

We’ve learned that the Harry Potter trio – Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint – and producer David Heyman will make a videotaped appearance at this year’s Comic-Con International, the huge comics convention at which attendees have seen Harry Potter previews in the past. The actors and producer have taped a video message from …read more!